Act offline databases

I am very new to Act and could do with some advice. I have recently purchased Act 2011 Pro for 5 users.

I have 3 users internally who access a shared database which is working great, I also have 2 users who require access to the DB. I have read it is possible to setup the remote database function so they can use it away from the office, make changes etc then when back in the office they can sync the database and all changes are updated.

My question is, is this possible and can you set this up on an exisitng DB or do I need to create remote db's from a current working db.

Re: Act offline databases

With the Pro version of ACT! you can use 'remote' databases, and you will create the remotes from your existing shared database. Here is an article with instructions for creating remote databases: KB Article 14116.

Note: With the Pro version, you will use a method referred to as 'Application Sync'. Using this method will require both the host database and the remote database be open at the time you attempt to synchronize them.

Re: Act offline databases

The Internet Sync service will only work with the Premium version of ACT! (not with Pro). An alternative would be the use of a VPN to connect and sync. Here is an article with information and instructions for setting up a free VPN through Hamachi: KB Article 23333